Skimming Bird is about to take-off!

The very first release: my 2025 Chardonnay from the limestone shores of Lincoln Lakeshore. Organically grown, hand-harvested, and rested in tight-grained French oak — 30% new, just enough to frame the wine without imposing on its character.

The result is a wine that does what its name promises, dancing on the palate, light on its feet, all with graceful charm and momentum.

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Welcome

I'm Freddie, a somm turned Prince Edward County winemaker. I discovered my passion for wine serving at Ivy Asia in Manchester before relocating to Toronto—a move that led me to Prince Edward County, where I spent five vintages working my way up to Assistant Winemaker. Before long, I was crafting wine under my own label, Skimming Bird, and travelling to Central Otago, New Zealand, for vintage—all part of my journey to learn how to make the best glass of Pinot Noir possible.

Today, I'm your contact for all things wine in Southern Ontario: hosting dinners with private chefs, sourcing everything from everyday bottles to rare back-vintages, and this August, releasing my Chardonnay. Wherever you are on your wine journey, I'd love to help you along the way.

Corporate and Bespoke Events

Elevate your next gathering with a curated wine tasting experience—exploring classic grape varieties, famous regions, methods of production, and optional food pairings. Led by me, Freddie Rae, a somm turned PEC winemaker, these events are perfect for corporate teams, social groups, or special occasions. Browse my upcoming events for a preview, and reach out for full details!

Curated Themes

  • Welcome to The County

    Discover the best of what The County has to offer from traditional method sparkling, to mineral driven Chardonnays, and vibrant, age-worthy Pinot Noirs.

  • The Italian Job

    Journey through Italy from Piemonte in the North to the Southern heat of Sicily. Discover some of its 300+ varieties and what makes Italy a world of its own.

  • Blind: Canada vs Everybody

    A blind tasting of wines from across Canada and famous regions, put your palate to the test and compete with peers to see who truly knows their wine.

Testimonials


I recently attended an Italian dinner where Fred handled the wine
pairings, and I have to say—it was excellent. His knowledge of wine is
impressive, and the way he explained each pairing with short stories and
context made it both informative and entertaining.
No long speeches, just the right amount of detail to keep it
interesting.

The food and wine were both top quality. You could tell a lot of thought
went into the matches—each one brought something extra to the dish.

What made the evening really stand out was how personal and relaxed it
felt. It wasn’t a big, noisy event. It was small, intimate, and had a
great atmosphere. You could ask questions, have a proper conversation,
and actually enjoy the experience.

Fred did a great job. I’d gladly attend another evening like this.

Christian Jaehn-Kreibaum, Financial Advisor, Belleville

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